BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science

Biology encompasses the broad spectrum of the modern life sciences, including the study of all aspects of life from the structure and function of the whole organism down to the subcellular levels and up through the interactions of organisms to the integrated existence of life on the entire planet. Descriptive, structural, functional, and evolutionary questions are explored through the hierarchy of the organization of life. Applications of current advances to the health and well-being of man and his society, to nature and the continuation of earth as a balanced ecosystem, and to an appreciation of the place of natural science in our cultural heritage receive emphasis.

 

Majors in Biological Sciences receive classroom, laboratory, and field training in biology with an emphasis on chemistry, mathematics, and physics as necessary tools. The Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences curriculum prepares students for graduate study in any of the life science areas (such as agricultural sciences, biochemistry, botany, cell and molecular biology, conservation, ecology and environmental science, entomology, forestry, genetics, industrial and regulatory biology, microbiology, morphology, physiology, wildlife biology, and zoology, among others), for the health professions (medicine, dentistry, etc.), veterinary medicine, and for science teaching.

Freshman Year

First Semester
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I1
1 - BIOSC 101 Frontiers in Biology I2
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 101 Composition I
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
17

 

Second Semester
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II1
1 - BIOSC 102 Frontiers in Biology II2
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 102 Composition II
4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II
17

 

 

Sophomore Year

First Semester
3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry
1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab.
3 - CP SC 120 Issues in Computers
4 - GEN 302 Genetics
3 - Literature Requirement3
3 - Elective
17

 

Second Semester
3 - BIOCH 301 General Biochemistry
1 - BIOCH 302 Molecular Biology Lab.4
3 - BIOSC 335 Evolutionary Biology
3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry
3 - PHIL 325 Philosophy of Science or 3 - PHIL 326 Science and Values
3 - Social Science Requirement5
16

 

 

Junior Year

First Semester
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
4 - PHYS 207 General Physics I or 3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I and 1 - PHYS 124 Physics Lab. I6
7 - Major7
3 - Social Science Requirement5
17

 

Second Semester
4 - PHYS 208 General Physics II or
3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II and 1 - PHYS 223 Physics Lab. II
3 - SPCH 250 Public Speaking
7 - Major7
3 - Elective
17

 

 

Senior Year

First Semester
2 - BIOSC 493 Senior Seminar
12 - Major7
3 - Elective
17

 

Second Semester
11 - Major7
6 - Elective
17

 

135 Total Semester Hours

 

1BIOL 110 and 111 are strongly recommended; however, BIOL 103 may substitute for BIOL 110, and BIOL 104 may substitute for BIOL 111. The remaining 1­2 hours required must be satisfied by completing 1­2 extra hours in major courses.

2If not completed during the freshman year, required 1­2 credits must be satisfied by completing 1­2 extra hours in major courses.

3Select from sophomore literature courses (200-level only) or foreign language literature (300-level or higher).

4CH 228 may be substituted for BIOCH 302.

5See General Education Requirements.

6Physics with calculus is a three-semester sequence. Students selecting this option may wish to take PHYS 222/224 in the senior year to complete the sequence.

7See advisor. At least one lecture course must be taken from each of the following designated course areas: (1) Ecology, (2) Cell Biology, (3) Physiology, (4) Animal Diversity, and (5) Plant Diversity. Laboratories must be included with the Animal or Plant Diversity courses selected. An additional six credits of lab are required and must include a lab from each of two of the three remaining core areas (Ecology, Cell Biology, and Physiology) to match the major core lecture course taken. The remaining courses may be selected from the departmental course offerings at the 300 level or above.

 

 

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences provides a strong foundation in biology and is ideal for students desiring a liberal education emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to a thorough understanding of the life sciences.

Freshman Year

First Semester
5 - BIOL 110 Principles of Biology I1
1 - BIOSC 101 Frontiers in Biology I2
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 101 Composition I
4 - Foreign Language Requirement3
17

 

Second Semester
5 - BIOL 111 Principles of Biology II1
1 - BIOSC 102 Frontiers in Biology II2
4 - CH 102 General Chemistry
3 - ENGL 102 Composition II
4 - Foreign Language Requirement3
17

 

 

Sophomore Year

First Semester
4 - GEN 302 Introductory Genetics
3 - HIST 172 Western Civilization
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I
3 - Foreign Language Requirement3
3 - Literature Requirement4
17

 

Second Semester
3 - BIOSC 335 Evolutionary Biology
3 - CP SC 120 Issues in Computers
4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II or 3 - MTHSC 301 Stat. Theory and Meth. I
3 - Foreign Language Requirement3
3 - Literature Requirement4
16-15

 

 

Junior Year

First Semester
3 - BIOCH 210 Elementary Biochemistry
1 - BIOCH 211 Elementary Biochemistry Lab.
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
4 - PHYS 207 General Physics I
4 - Major5
3 - Minor6
18

 

Second Semester
3 - HIST 173 Western Civilization
3 - PHIL 325 Philosophy of Science or 3 - PHIL 326 Science and Values
4 - PHYS 208 General Physics II
3 - SPCH 250 Public Speaking
4 - Major5
17

 

 

Senior Year

First Semester
2 - BIOSC 493 Senior Seminar
3 - Major5
6 - Minor6
5-6 - Elective
16-17

 

Second Semester
6 - Major5
6 - Minor6
4 - Elective
16

 

134 Total Semester Hours

 

1BIOL 110 and 111 are strongly recommended; however, BIOL 103 may substitute for BIOL 110, and BIOL 104 may substitute for BIOL 111. The remaining 1­2 hours required must be satisfied by completing 1­2 extra hours in major courses.

2If not completed during the freshman year, required 1­2 credits must be satisfied by completing 1­2 extra credits in major courses.

3Four semesters of the same language are required.

4Select from sophomore literature courses (200-level only) or foreign language literature (300-level or higher).

5At least one lecture course must be taken from each of five designated course areas: (1) Ecology, (2) Cell Biology, (3) Physiology, (4) Animal Diversity, and (5) Plant Diversity. Laboratories must be taken with the Animal and Plant Diversity courses selected.

6Minors may be arranged in consultation with a departmental advisor.